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The onlookers also began to enjoy the commotion, many of them offering advice to Guo Mei, but mostly just making fun of the situation.

Su Qiuyu’s expression grew increasingly ugly; this time she didn’t need to pretend, she already looked as frail as a sick beauty.

Yan Ruchun, however, crossed her arms and watched the drama unfold with a smile blooming across her face.

Having remained silent until now, Yao Hanai finally couldn’t stand it anymore. It was just a matter of doing the right thing, so why not?

"Miss Lin," Yao Hanai said with a smile looking at Lin Yuan, "as it’s getting late and everyone needs to head back for the banquet. Miss Guo and Miss Cheng have been taught a lesson and realize their mistakes. We all live in the Capital City, we see each other frequently, and should still be friends, shouldn’t we?

Please, Miss Lin, for the sake of Han Yan, kindly show them some grace and let this go, shall we? "

Do you really have that much influence?

Although she despised the idea internally, Lin Yuan still nodded with a smile, "Miss Yao invited us to her residence today with the good intention of introducing us to other young ladies of the Capital City. I naturally respect Miss Yao’s wishes. Not just myself, but my sisters do too."

Yao Hanai felt relieved upon hearing this and smiled broadly, clearly pleased with herself.

Lin Yuan walked over to Xiao Linshuang, whispered a few words of persuasion, and soon, they stopped crying, much to the relief of Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei.

However, Lin Wei suddenly spoke up, "Sister Yao’s respect is due, but we must uphold the promises made just now. In the future, Miss Cheng and Miss Guo must greet us with due respect and polite salutations, otherwise, we will not let it slide!"

Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei’s faces twitched with the urge to refuse but did not dare to, and reluctantly agreed, "Of course."

Seeing their agreement, Lin Wei was satisfied. Yet Xiao Linshuang suddenly pouted and said, "Just now, Miss Cheng twisted my arm and Miss Guo hit my hand, and now it hurts terribly. I certainly won’t be able to eat later. Oh, what to do?"

Just as Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei heaved a sigh of relief, their faces fell again as they quickly came forward, "We, we will feed Miss Lin."

"Then I won’t be polite!" Xiao Linshuang giggled happily, energetically linking arms with Lin Wei and Xiao He, her arm and hand apparently not as painful as she claimed.

Watching Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei being so thoroughly manipulated by the Lin family’s young ladies, many present stealthily slipped away, thinking these sisters from the Lin family were little demons best avoided. It was better to stay far away!

Yao Hanai watched Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei fussing over Xiao Linshuang with a speechless expression, coughed dryly, and smiled at everyone, "The banquet is about to begin, please, return to your rooms!"

Since the hostess had spoken, everyone naturally hurried back as she suggested.

While Lin Yuan noticed that some timid girls quickly ran off as if avoiding a plague, there were indeed a few young ladies whose eyes sparkled as they approached and ingratiated themselves with her sisters, especially around Lin Wei and Xiao He.

Seeing the nearly palpable greed on their faces, Lin Yuan hooked her lips in a smirk, thinking there were indeed people who saw them as fools with wealth to spare!

"Little sister!" Lin Yuan called out. After Lin Wei and Xiao He turned their heads, she smiled and said, "Your clothes are dirty, go quickly to the room and change into another set."

Xiao He looked down at the clothing of Lin Wei and Xiao Linshuang. Indeed, it was messy because of the scuffle, but it did not necessitate a change. Just as he was about to ask, his sleeve was quietly tugged by Lin Wei.

"Alright, big sister, we’ll go change now."

Upon saying this, a clever maid stepped forward to lead the three to the nearest room, while Du Ruo and Lian Qiao hurried back to the Lin family’s carriage to fetch spare dresses.

Xiao Linshuang left, and Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei also shyly smiled and went to the room to change their outfits, compared to Xiao Linshuang and others, these two really needed to change their dresses.

By the time Lin Yuan arrived at the room, Xiao Linshuang and Lin Wei had already changed their clothes and were tying their sashes.

Seeing Lin Yuan enter with a stern face, Lin Wei and Xiao Linshuang gave a sheepish smile as if they had done something wrong.

Seeing their expressions confirmed Lin Yuan’s suspicions. She sat down on a stool and looked at them expressionlessly, "Speak."

Xiao He was puzzled, slightly at a loss, finished tying the last sash for Xiao Linshuang, and looked around somewhat blankly, asking, "Speak about what?"

Lin Wei and Xiao Linshuang exchanged glances, their hearts pounding, but ultimately it was Xiao Linshuang who giggled playfully and cozied up, acting sweetly, "Big sister, you are so clever. Nothing can escape your eyes."

Lin Yuan frowned, raised her hand, and lightly tapped on Xiao Linshuang’s head.

Although the gesture seemed heavy, it was light in force, but her voice clearly carried a hint of dissatisfaction, "Stop trying to flatter me! Don’t think I don’t know that you two could see that Guo Mei and Cheng Yuexiu were deliberately provoking us. "

She grew angrier as she spoke, Lin Yuan pointed her finger and poked Xiao Linshuang’s forehead until she left a red mark, "I’ve told you repeatedly to be cautious after arriving here, but you wouldn’t listen and purposely fell into their trap!

Cheng Yuexiu might be one thing, but Guo Mei is obviously a dimwit, it’s absurd if you couldn’t see through her lousy acting skills. "

Xiao Linshuang covered her forehead and pouted sulkily.

Her pitiful look made Lin Yuan unable to continue reprimanding her.

Lin Wei felt even more distressed, she quickly pulled her into an embrace and apologized to Lin Yuan, "Big sister, it’s my fault.

I saw them deliberately making things difficult for you, so I thought to vent on your behalf.

It’s not the little sister’s fault, truly. "

When Lin Wei said this, Lin Yuan naturally didn’t believe her. Such antics are typical of Xiao Linshuang’s mischief; how could Lin Wei think of that?

Lin Yuan knew her younger sisters meant well, and she wasn’t angry because they corrected Guo Mei and Cheng Yuexiu, but rather she pulled them close, softly caressed their faces with a mix of affection and annoyance: "Big sister knows you mean well, but she doesn’t want you to get into trouble.

Today, you were only accused of stealing, what if it’s something else next time?

Little sister, you should know better, why are you still so reckless? "

Lin Yuan glared at Xiao Linshuang, obviously referring to her being kidnapped by Su Qiuyu.

Chastened by her stare, Xiao Linshuang immediately drooped her head, feeling very regretful.

Knowing that both younger sisters had learned their lesson, Lin Yuan did not pursue the matter further. Though today’s incident was alarming yet harmless, she still repeatedly admonished them never to act so recklessly again, stressing that their utmost priority should be to protect themselves.